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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning