Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)