Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses