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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning