Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book