Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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