Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution