Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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