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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition