Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution