Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)