Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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