Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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