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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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