Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course