Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education