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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University