Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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