Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education