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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book