Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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