Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book