Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education