Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses