Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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