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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)