Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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