Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs