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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research