Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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