Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)