Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs