Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning