Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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