Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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