Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University