Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education