Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course