Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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