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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning