Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)