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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education