Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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