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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning