Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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