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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book