Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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