Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education