Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course