Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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