Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources