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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key 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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