Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)