Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course