Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book