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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over 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 almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs