Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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