Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning