Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology enable humans 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. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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