Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition