Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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