Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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