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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course