Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology