Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education