Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning