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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)