Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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