Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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