Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video