Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)