Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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