Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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