Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course