Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course