Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition