Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs