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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around 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 typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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