Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)