Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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