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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs