Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book