Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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