Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Books