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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course