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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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