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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology