Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course