Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution