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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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