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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning