Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education