Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course