Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning