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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education