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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course