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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning