Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course