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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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