Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices