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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program