Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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