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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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