Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book