Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)