Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology