Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around 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 courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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