Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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