Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University