Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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