Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources