Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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