Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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