Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education