Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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