Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education