Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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