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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution