Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses