Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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