Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education