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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning