Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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