Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major 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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