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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. 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. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education