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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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