Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education