Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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