Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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