Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources