Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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