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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning