Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education