Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a cutting-edge and promising new book having to do with massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open education resources. E-learning technology has rapidly improved in terms of interactivity and the ability to reach participants all around the world since the emergence of the Internet. The life-changing technological influence of the information superhighway makes possible powerful forms of communication and interaction which are essential for online education technology. There are not too many trends in digital elearning technology over the past half-century that can match the sudden arrival of MOOCs. It is no longer possible to cover MOOC classes with one definition because there are many different categories of MOOC courses. Some massively open online courses are based on recorded video seminars plus facilitated interaction or discussion forums. Some massively open online courses are an effort to respond to increases in the demand for schooling and digital learning. These online MOOCs are becoming a relevant catalyst for innovations in digital learning. MOOCs and Open Education Around the World explores the current state of elearning and open education resources in general. This book analyzes many extraordinary advances in massive open online courses (MOOCs). This book also investigates open education resources and online education issues. The front matter of this book includes Forward #1 by George Siemens which is titled “The Role of MOOCs in the Future of Education”. This book includes Chapter #3 by Kumiko Aoki. For more information please see this open educational book website.

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