Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)