Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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