Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses