Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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