Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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