Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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