Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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