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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Video About MOOCs And Open Education