Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational