Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit