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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs