Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses