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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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