Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution