Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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