Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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