Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education