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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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