Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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