Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education