Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses