Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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