Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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