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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book