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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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