Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources