Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course