Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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