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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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