Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology