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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)