Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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