Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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