Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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