Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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