Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)