Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)