Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs