Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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