Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course