Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education