Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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