Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program