Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources