Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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