Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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