Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book