Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books