Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs