Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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