Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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