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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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