Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)