Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book