Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning