Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources