Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs