Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit