Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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