Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education