Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition