Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course