Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning