Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses