Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book