Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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