Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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