Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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