Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources