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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses