Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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