Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video