Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course