Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning