Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs