Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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