Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning