Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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