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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs