Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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