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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education