Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)