Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)