Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes 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 customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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