Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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