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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books