Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)