Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices