Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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