Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education