Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution