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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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