Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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