Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources