Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course