Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program