Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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