Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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