Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course