Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course