Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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