Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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