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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book