Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices