Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book