Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning