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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs