Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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