Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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