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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational