Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education