Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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