Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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