Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses