Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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