Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition