Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons