Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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