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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning