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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning