Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)