Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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