Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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