Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning