Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course