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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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