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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition