Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course