Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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