Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology