Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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