Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education