Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources