Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources