Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology