Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education