Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources