Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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