Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs