Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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