Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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