Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book