Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. 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. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs