Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources