Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently 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 organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)