Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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