Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course