Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course