Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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