Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)