Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)