Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education