Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition