Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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