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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of 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 massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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