Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education