Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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