Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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