Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research