Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources