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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy