Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning