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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc