Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education