Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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