Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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