Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. 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 a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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