Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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