Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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