Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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