Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education