Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses