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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology 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. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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