Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)