Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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