Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit