Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources