Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources