Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution