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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses