Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs