Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)