Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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