Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education