Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning