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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education