Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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