Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational