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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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