Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)