Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course