Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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