Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning