Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education