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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program