Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs