Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc