Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)