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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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