Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs