Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education