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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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