Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs