Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free