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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)