Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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