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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)