Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses