Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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