Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)