Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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