Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources