Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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