Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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