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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources