Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices