Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning