Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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