Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)