Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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