Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education