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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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