Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book