Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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