Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution