Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning