Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Books