Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education