Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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