Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses