Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources