Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning