Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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