Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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