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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution