Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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