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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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