Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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