Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education