Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning