Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education