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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University