Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education