Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education