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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses