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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses