Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning