Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources