Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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