Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning