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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs