Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education