Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning