Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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