Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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