Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses