Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)