Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources