Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources