Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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