Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education