Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning