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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources