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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning