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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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