Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course