Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around 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 online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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