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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit