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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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