Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book