Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources