Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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