Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free