Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book