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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course