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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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