Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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