Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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