Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources