Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education