Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education