Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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