Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over 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. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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