Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)