Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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