Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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