Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)