Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course