Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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