Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video