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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course