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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education