Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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