Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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