Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education