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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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