Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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