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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education