Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course