Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources