Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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