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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education