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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program