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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)