Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs