Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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