Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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