Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books