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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs