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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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