Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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