Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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