Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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