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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education