Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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