Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory