Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List