Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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