Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources