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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs