Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education