Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources