Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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