Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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