Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education