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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses