Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources