Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs