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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning