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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs