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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education