Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses