Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in 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 free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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