Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education