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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course