Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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