Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source