Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources