Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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