Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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