Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)