Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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