Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book