Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book