Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning