Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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