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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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