Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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