Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)