Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC