Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources