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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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