Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices