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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology