Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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