Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC