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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book