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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses