Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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