Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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