Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs