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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)