Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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