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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources