Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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