Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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