Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs