Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit