Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition