Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition