Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning