Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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