Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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