Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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