Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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