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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses