Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources