Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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